The UMPC is a small, lightweight computer that can be held in your hand and runs on Windows XP. It features a touch screen and can access the internet, GPS technology, and Microsoft software applications. It can also sync with other computers and be used for work or entertainment.
UMPC stands for Ultra-Mobile Personal Computer. It is one of the most innovative machines ever invented. Unsurprisingly, every UMPC carries the Microsoft label.
The UMPC is first and foremost a computer. Runs a full version of the Windows XP operating system software. It usually comes with full versions of popular Microsoft software applications such as Office, which includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
The UMPC is not a sit-on-your-desk computer, nor is it even a sit-on-your-lap computer; rather, it’s a computer to hold in your hand. It’s so small and light that you can hold it in your hands, just like you would a book. It also features a touch screen, making it extremely easy to carry out both simple and complex tasks.
Internet access is easy, of course. By running Internet Explorer or other web browsers, you can access Wi-Fi hotspots or even use a Bluetooth®-enabled mobile phone to surf the net. Email, downloading and uploading audio and video files, instant messaging – it’s all possible with the UMPC, which promises a fast connection wherever you go.
Another useful feature is GPS technology. Whether you’re using Microsoft’s version or another provider’s software, you can use the UMPC to give you directions from place to place, tracking your progress on the computer in your hand as you go. This navigation can take place via satellite protocol or Wi-Fi.
Like other portable computing devices, the UMPC can also be your “office on the go”. You can sync the UMPC with your home or work computer and take documents, spreadsheets, audio and video files, email, calendar and contacts with you on the go. You can even take your games with you, offering a new way to enjoy video entertainment.
As for the technical specifications, the UMPC has a 7-inch (about 18 cm) LCD screen with a minimum resolution of 800×480. Access is via the touch screen, which includes an on-screen keyboard. The aforementioned operating system is Windows XP Tablet PC Edition. And the whole thing weighs just two pounds, or just under a kilogram.
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